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The Power of Storytelling in Sales with Shawn Cook
The Power of Storytelling in Sales with Shawn Cook
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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Jun 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
"We should be focused on facilitating buying processes rather than trying to sell."- Shawn CookSummaryIn this episode of the Transform Sales Podcast, Wesleyne interviews Shawn Matthew Cook, the founder of SMC Sales. They discuss Shawn's journey into sales, the importance of trust in sales, and how to become a trusted advisor to buyers. They also explore selling to marketers and the need to align the selling process with the buyer's buying process. Shawn shares his insights on creating repeatable and scalable sales systems and the power of storytelling in sales. He also talks about the impact of mentors and the importance of defining and measuring success.TakeawaysTrust is crucial in sales, and salespeople should strive to be trusted advisors to their buyers.To establish trust, salespeople should listen actively and put themselves in the buyer's shoes.Selling to marketers requires understanding their world and aligning the selling process with their buying process.Creating repeatable and scalable sales systems can help B and C players level up and achieve better results.Storytelling is a powerful tool in sales, as it helps buyers remember and connect with the product or service.Having mentors and defining and measuring success are important factors in personal and professional growth.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background of Sean Matthew Cook02:28 Building Trust in Sales06:27 Selling to Marketers12:45 Creating Repeatable and Scalable Sales Systems20:49 The Impact of Mentors on Personal and Professional Growth25:30 Conclusion and Contact InformationConnect with ShawnLinkedIn- linkedin.com/in/shawnsationalcsoWebsite- b2bsalessuperheroes.com Ever wish you could pick Wesleyne's brain? Now you can. Check out AskWesleyne.Com to find the answers to all your sales, leadership, mindset and business question. For daily tips on sales and leadership connect with WesleyneLinkedIn- linkedin.com/in/wesleyne Instagram- @wesleynewhittakerTiktok- https://www.tiktok.com/@thewesleynewhittaker Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/transformedsales Youtube- www.youtube.com/@wesleynewhittaker Website- TransformedSales.com Email- podcast@transformedsales.com
Released:
Jun 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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